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I haven't emailed DPS yet but I plan to, just thought I would get ya'lls opinion as well. I'm a new instructor and have only taught one class so far so I'm still working out the details. A friend who already has his CHL asked about carrying a 22 caliber pistol. I told him that it has to be a 32 caliber or larger to carry with CHL. His argument is that the rule states that a person has to qualify with a 32 caliber or larger but it does not state they can only carry 32 or larger.

I can see his side of the argument, however, why would DPS require 32 caliber or larger for qualifying if they did not intend for you to carry the same. I don't believe his instructor told him that he could carry a 22, but he was recently given a small 22 as a gift and wants to carry it.

If the law does require a certain caliber to carry please just tell me where to look so I can pass on the knowledge. Like I said, I plan on asking DPS so if I every get an answer from them I'll post it as well.

Thanks